Weighted Elevator Abs
Muscle Groups: Abs
Weighted Elevator Abs focuses on Abs, with Shoulders, Lower Back working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Weighted Elevator Abs with proper form and technique.
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Lie on your back with your knees bent, feet flat on the floor, holding a single dumbbell with both hands over your chest.
- 2
Engage your core and slowly lift your head, shoulders, and upper back off the floor, extending the dumbbell towards your knees.
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Hold this position briefly, feeling the contraction in your abs, as if the elevator has reached the first floor.
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Continue to lift higher, bringing your shoulder blades further off the floor and extending the dumbbell slightly past your knees.
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Hold this elevated position briefly, as if the elevator has reached the second floor.
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Slowly and with control, lower your upper body back down to the starting position, reversing the elevator's path.
Secondary Muscles
While Weighted Elevator Abs primarily targets Abs , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Shoulders, Lower Back . Engaging these secondary muscles helps stabilize your body throughout the exercise, improves overall coordination, and contributes to balanced muscle development.
Related Exercises
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These exercises work the same primary muscles as Weighted Elevator Abs, making them excellent alternatives for variety in your training program or complementary movements to include in the same workout session. Mixing different exercises that target similar muscle groups helps prevent plateaus, reduces overuse injuries, and keeps your workouts engaging and effective.
